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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County Airport (KUKF)

Lat: 36.22°NLon: 81.08°WElev: 1299ft.

Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 18 Aug 4:40 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

New Hope NC

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light east northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A chance of showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
New Hope NC
 36.01°N 80.96°W (Elev. 1178 ft)
Last Update:
1:28 am EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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